Friday, December 14, 2007

I am not what you would call a fan of orange. To think about it, except an orange t-shirt i bought from Escada a while ago ( and mainly because it got a huge discount), i don't have orange clothes at all.

But that is just because till a few days ago, when i attended a fashion show by Claudia Castrase (to present its collection for spring-summer 2008, entitled Karyatides), i didn't know how to wear this color properly.

Notice how the navy is accentuated by the subtle orange accents?

And how white can be so feminine and cute combined with orange lines here and there?

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

For me, the IT piece for this winter is the sweater dress.Till now i didn't show much interest in such a cloth item, but now i simply can't wear anything else.

And such a versatile item it is! Depending on how you accessorize it, you can have a sporty outfit, casual, office or elegant. Great item for dinner out or for going to the club. And the knit keeps you warm during the chilly winter days.

I like to wear them with ankle boots, or with my over the knee pair. Although pumps or just above the knee boots are also an interesting option, i just can't match them like this.

For an office look, you simply have to add a bold belt (preferable patent) and cute, feminine ankle boots. A big bag to hold your papers is a must!

Proenza Schouler

Iisli

Going to a club? Pun on a dress with sparkly details and a pair of killer heels. Don't forget your evening clutch!

Navy merino wool t-shirt dress Nanette Lepore

You are a fan to sporty-elegant outfits? Try a chunky dress in funky colors, with sporty details like zippers, pockets and hoods. Pair it with grey tights (the color for this season) and boots. Or better yet, try stripes in shades of gray or navy.

Matthew Williamson

Missoni

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Generra

A casual night out? Or just a walk to see the latest trends in shops?Be feminine with big shoulders, fluffy sleeves and high heels. Go with neutral colors (grays or earth tones) or try some cute prints, like the hearts proposed by Sonia Rykiel.

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Continuing the collaboration between the Spanish retailer shop Mango and the actress Milla Jojovich, a new collection is available now in stores.This time the cocktail & party dresses are only designed by Milla (and not together with her partner Hawk). Black is the color and retro feminine is the key look. The only color is in the bold glamorous jewelry, also with a retro air. The collection contains dresses and accessories (boleros, brooches, bracelets, necklaces, evening purses).

OK, i clarified 2 of the M's from the title above. What about the other two? Mauritz of course is as in Hennes and Mauritz, better known as H&M, the Swedish chain that just announced their collaboration for next April with Marimekko, one of the leading Finnish textile and clothing design company. I've discovered it while in Finland this year, and quickly fallen in love with their fun prints and unique clothes.The collection will contain about 50 clothes, all in Marimekko signature prints. Fun, easy to wear designs for summer... Were to plan a trip for April, so i will be near a H&M??

Monday, December 3, 2007

I am not a regular basis customer from Victoria's Secret, but from time to time i like to spend a quality moment browsing through their collection of clothes/shoes.My last purchase from VS, a pair of cognac cargo boots from Report, that i am very happy about, was months ago, so i decided that it might be the time for another round.

I was looking for nothing in particular, but here is what i added to my basket:

Notice Sequin miniskirt - just in time for this party season

Cotton featherweight crewneck sweater - in gray, as in picture; simple and on sale :)

Flirty Tie shirt - i just love tie shirts, it reminds me of school, but in a sexy way :)

Ziodi (i have no idea actually were this shop is, but i have to do some search...cause i liked the collection presented)

the whitey lacey thing on top of the dress...classic dress, futuristic twist

Laura Olteanu & Mihai Albu wedding collectionI am not a big fan of Mihai Albu's shoes, but i got to admit that Laura's wedding dresses are amazing. The pieces presented now had some "wintery" feeling, with all that snowy silhouette, and embroidered snow flakes alikes...

After seeing this collection, if i would be a future bride now, i would probably pick Laura Olteanu to do my wedding dress... But since this is highly impossible, i will content myself with only Negrau's creations. And to find this mysterious Ziodi.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

I've already presented here the finalist and also the winner. Now i will write about the fashion part of the show.

The "Casual wear" was the first round the models had to pass in order to win the competition.The outfits were from Claudia Castrase 's "Smart eyesight" collection.

The 12 outfits are simple, casual, yet extremely elegant with inspirations from Japanese costumes. Yet the colors are very European and very this season. Gray is the main color, and it's shades are boosted by bold red accents (i especially liked the red bows and red shoes).

After the first round, Adrian Oianu (young Romanian designer) presented a small collection. Only tunic dresses, from neutral colors to dramatic yellow, all reiterating the same simple square form. Big sleeves, zippers and straight cuts that give volume to the outfit: those are the elements that characterize Adrian Oianu's style. My favorite dress from the show was the last one posted bellow, an all-brown dress, with define waist.

The "Evening dresses" for the models in contest were created by Agnes Toma, a known evening outfits designer in Romania.

Before announcing the winner, one last collection was presented. This time we could see some of Wilhelmina Arz creations. Subtle elegance and original tailoring. Plus the flowers for a feminine touch and a spectacular effect.

Yesterday i attended the Romanian final of the contest Ford Supermodel of the world.Apart from the contest itself, there where several fashion collection presented, which i will comment in a later post.

Now the 12 supermodels that "fought" over the title:

and the 3 winners (the one in center is the girl that will go to world final.

About Me

I am 31 years old and i am a shopaholic... No, wait, just a regular fashion addict!
When i am not shopping ( or blogging about it), i am the Content Manager at egirl.ro, one of the most important online women fashion and lifestyle magazines in Romania.
At the moment i am a stay-at-home mom, taking care of my almost 2 years old, Lucas and buying shoes and pint-size clothes online.